A wonderful and unusual Mongolian Baotou carpet showing eight horses. This piece was handwoven in the early 20th century and features vegetable dyes. 

The legend of the eight horses of Mu Wang is a motif found in Chinese art and objects. According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 

King Mu (r. 1001–947 B.C.) was an intrepid adventurer and is said to have traveled to the famous paradise of the immortals on Mount Kunlun as well as to other worldly and not–so–worldly sites. After his adventures, he released his eight favorite horses into a beautiful valley to finish their lives under the care of his charioteer.

This piece is in excellent condition and measures 5'4 x 6'2.